John-Michael joins the Wildcat family in July of 2024 after serving as a graduate assistant at the University of Southern California, bringing strong connections and respected touch points across the amateur, collegiate, and professional basketball ecosystem. Â
In his time at USC under coach Andy Enfield, John-Michael was entrusted to work holistically across all aspects of the program but with specific emphasis in player development. He worked with players such as Isaiah Collier, Bronny James, and Boogie Ellis, two selections in the 2024 NBA Draft. He also was a major contributor in scouting and recruiting, and played an integral role in the transition for coach Eric Musselman to USC.
Prior to USC, John-Michael was a basketball student-athlete, first playing for legendary coach Tubby Smith at High Point University from 2018-22. During that time, he was named a Millis Scholar-Athlete and served as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Following that, John-Michael also spent a year playing at The Citadel under coach Ed Conroy while earning a master's degree in Sports Management. Beyond his contributions on the court, he served an integral part laying the foundation for Coach Conroy's first year return as head coach.Â
He is also a graduate of the world-renowned IMG Academy where he served as a team captain on a roster that featured multiple NBA players.Â
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